In 2023, Korean dramas experienced an exhilarating year with the debut of highly acclaimed series such as ‘The Glory’ and ‘Gyeongseong Creature’. Looking ahead to 2024, the upcoming year holds great anticipation for a diverse range of K-dramas spanning various genres.
2024 is set to bring a wide range of K-dramas in various genres, such as romantic comedies, murder mysteries, action-packed thrillers, and more. Among the highly anticipated K-dramas for the year are ‘Marry My Husband’, ‘The Bequeathed’, ‘Everything Will Come True’, ‘Hierarchy’, ‘The Trunk’, ‘Mercy for None’, ‘All of Us Are Dead 2’, ‘Sweet Home Season 3’, and ‘Squid Game 2’. Each of these dramas offers a distinct storyline and features a diverse cast, ensuring an entertaining experience for the viewers. Just like the eventful year of 2023, which started with the captivating ‘The Glory’ Part 2 and concluded with the intriguing ‘Gyeongseong Creature’, 2024 is poised to deliver equally captivating content. With the return of popular shows and the introduction of new K-dramas spanning various genres, the upcoming year promises to be an exciting one for Korean drama enthusiasts.
Below is a compilation of K-dramas that you can anticipate enjoying in the year 2024.
Directed by: Park Won-gook
Starring: Park Min-young, Na In-woo, Lee Yi-kyung, Song Ha-yoon
Consisting of 16 episodes, this series is set to be released on 1 January.
Title: “The Inheritance”
Directed by: Min Hong-nam
Starring: Kim Hyun-joo, Park Hee-soon, Park Byung-eun.
Plot: Ji-won (played by Park Min-young) receives devastating news when she discovers that she has cancer and only a limited amount of time left to live. This revelation completely disrupts her previously peaceful married life with Park Min-hwan (portrayed by Lee Yi-kyung). Despite the heartbreak, Ji-won eventually accepts her fate and eagerly looks forward to cherishing her remaining days with her husband, Min-hwan, who is engaged in an extramarital affair with her closest friend, Jung Soo-min (played by Song). Determined to confront Min-hwan about his betrayal, Ji-won’s confrontation unexpectedly sets off a series of events that miraculously extends her life by ten years.
Plot: Noh In-ji (Seo) is the owner of NM, a company that specializes in fixed-term marriages. She matches clients with their ideal partners, but music producer Han Jeong-won (Gong) strongly believes that weddings lead to dishonesty. However, when these two individuals, who are complete opposites, start developing feelings for each other, the K-drama delves into the complexities of their relationship dynamics.
Title: “No Mercy”
Director: Choi Sung
Starring: So Ji-sub, Lee Joon-hyuk, Ahn Kil-kang
Number of Episodes: 8.
Plot: Following the events of the previous season, Nam-ra (Cho) and other infected individuals have discovered a way to maintain their humanity while possessing extraordinary abilities. The upcoming season will delve into Nam-ra’s unique journey as a hybrid being.
Plot: In the third season of “Sweet Home,” Cha Hyun-soo (Song) and the remaining residents of the Green Home apartment face yet another perilous situation. After successfully defending themselves against mysterious creatures in the previous seasons, they must now navigate a world dominated by monsters. Will the group be able to survive?
Which Korean drama are you eagerly anticipating?